Trying to identify high quality antique 30 x 60 rosewood pool table

[thegreatseeker]

I recently stumbled across what appears to be a rare small antique pool table at a local estate sale. The play field is about 30" x 60" and the entire pool table is rosewood, including the table cover which seems to turn it into a dining table. It has a 1" slate base and the table is quite heavy for it's size. It came with a set of agate 1-15 pool balls that are about 1 7/8" in diameter. There is no makers name or missing id plate that I can find, and was hoping for more information on what it is.

 

[garczar]

I recently stumbled across what appears to be a rare small antique pool table at a local estate sale. The play field is about 30" x 60" and the entire pool table is rosewood, including the table cover which seems to turn it into a dining table. It has a 1" slate base and the table is quite heavy for it's size. It came with a set of agate 1-15 pool balls that are about 1 7/8" in diameter. There is no makers name or missing id plate that I can find, and was hoping for more information on what it is.

I'd contact Derrick at Billiard Restoration. He knows a ton about old pieces like this.

 

[garczar]

Might look at Jelks tables. British firm made small tables like this. https://www.brownsantiques.co.uk/product/6ft-jelks-antique-pool-table/

 

[garczar]

WTH dude, ask questions then ghost us. What did you find out??

 

[thegreatseeker]

Nothing. Talking to several places in England and they all say it's american made.

 

[garczar]

Nothing. Talking to several places in England and they all say it's american made.

Did u call Derrick at BR?? He knows a lot about this stuff.

 

[thegreatseeker]

Yes I did and he had no ideals as to when, what or where.

 

[garczar]

Yes I did and he had no ideals as to when, what or where.

might try Ken at Classic Billiards.

 

[thegreatseeker]

Thanks, will do that. It's proved to be harder than I expected...

 

[garczar]

Thanks, will do that. It's proved to be harder than I expected...

Its very old and not a lot of these were made, much less still exist. Doesn't surprise me at all that id'ing it is proving tough. Without any markings/badging of a manufacturer leads me to believe that some craftsmen made it and its a one-off.

 

[thegreatseeker]

The details are superb, and the dining table cover is solid rosewood, no verneer here! It could have been a special order. I thought the legs might be a clue, but I have not found anything like them.

 

[forabeer]

I have seen a ton of pool tables over the years. In person, in books, and online. Never have I seen a table with pocket irons that flare out at that odd angle. This table has that weird pocket iron angle on the corners & sides.

 

[thegreatseeker]

Yes, for sure a different decorative style, but I didn't realize it was that unusual.

 

[Hard Knock Cues]

From what I could tell in your first picture the balls seem to be unique. Can they give you a clue?

 

[thegreatseeker]

They are clay balls with crushed agate, and I think they help identify the time period of the 1880's